OH MY GOD.The plausibility of this hit me just this moment.I'm rather... speechless.So much would make sense...xD Like how Naruto always calls Tsunade "Granny" and she kinda lets it slide... And all Jiraya's "if I had a grandson... bla bla bla..." LOL.

Well, I actually have shipped Jiraya and Tsunade for a long time, lol!I just never thought of Minato as their possible son before (despite all the hints now that I think of it, xD) and that is an awesome theory.^^

i was talking about the minato part actually... but whatevs! #^~^# i was sooo worried about it getting flamed to hell!

When I first came up with it some random person, who i have no idea who they are anymore (forgetful award of the year goes to me!!!), they did math and said Tsu would have been about fifteen or so in order for her to be Minato's mother but really that only strengthens the theory. It is general speculation by the way Jiraiya looked after Minato that Minato was an orphan. If Tsunade would have gotten pregnant at a young age and being from a highly respectable clan that is the Senju Clan, being unmarried and so young, I can see that Tsunade would have an ultimatum.

Marry the baby's father or go away to deliver the child under the cover of a training mission, come back a few months after the child was born so things would not look too suspicious and someone could connect the dots that a child was left on a Konoha Orphanage doorstep with the time of her arrival back in Konoha. Let's face it do you really think Tsunade would have married a teenage Jiraiya and believe that Jiraiya was ready to be a father at that time despite how much he loved her? And before you ask "Why not just leave the kid at some random orphanage in Fire Country, well with a Clan like the Senju Clan Minato could have very well inherited some traits (ninjutsu wise) that could prove to be valuable to the enemy if they just so happen to stumble upon our beloved Yondiame? Better to keep him in the Village where he could be monitored, even if in secret. ^~^ God I love my theory!

(sorry if it sounds braggy... I just get all excited over it... TT_TT)

Yeah, that's really cool. My mind was just blown AGAIN. Tsunade would totally have to hide something like that, and... Man, that'd mean Naruto's related to the Senju too!...And I can't see Jiraya settling down with anyone, period.Your theory also adds to the reasons the two of them had such a strained relationship. I noticed that before, but... Man. Do you think Jiraya would've known? Cause if Tsunade kept it secret from him, too, then... D: (But, based on stuff he says in the manga I think he must know, provided the theory is correct.^^)And don't worry about it, I've got a couple things/theories I can go on and on about, too!

I think he would not have been told but suspected highly. I think of Minato like my son*he can't know! He just can't! Can he? No, his too big of an idiot to-* Tsunade you alright? Wha-? Oh, yeah I'm fine now quite bothering me! *as he flies half way across the Village* *I knew it...*_________________________All goofiness aside I could see them getting married if Jir did know... Via white shotguuuu- I mean white Katana wedding You knocked up my grandbaby... Marry her... NOW! Y-yes s-s-sir...!*few hours later* I can't believe I'm married.... Look at it this way, my friend... You married TSUNADE You have been chasing after her for years, now you have her. If you wanna go teh political route you could have a lot of influence in a few years time. Not to mention you'll soon have a kid to teach all you, including teaching him how to annoy his/her mother. I guess so...*I can't believe I have to go there... But this is Jiraiya... So it just might work...* Then there's the sex, I mean she's already pregnant, so you don't have to worry about that... Thanks Hebi-teme I feel a lot better! Maybe I should have mentioned that one first...

yay for random crap that pops into my head that turns into good ideas! I think I nearly died writing that bit between Orochimaru and Jiraiya quite honestly! The theory got me so pumped i actually turned it into a full blown fic Though I was in such a rush to write the fic itself i didn't include an conversation like this *bangs head off the wall* stupid! stupid! stupid!!

Aw, that'd be both cute and sad. :'CY'know, it does clear up a lot if you think about it, though. So many people make fun of how quickly Tsunade changes her mind just cause of Naruto and stuff like that...If it did turn out true, I'd be happy now...I mean, Jiraya was always talking about Tsunade, wasn't he? Oh, the potential of this...

Thank you! I wanted to give the hint that they're a family, and yet not let it be so obvious at the same time.I didn't mean to make you cry, even if they are tears of happiness!! You're welcome , I'm glad you like it.